Recent AMPAS News

Academy announces Nicholl Fellowship finalists

Oct 08, 2009 – Up to five $30,000 fellowships may be awarded.

Telluride Film Festival gets $50,000 from Academy

Sep 02, 2009 – Grant will hep underwrite Guest Director program.

Academy celebrates The Rose’s 30th

Aug 29, 2009 – Bette Midler and Mark Rydell to participate in panel.

Bruce Cohen to produce Academy’s Governors Awards Gala

Aug 20, 2009 – Inaugural event to honor Thalberg, Hersholt and honorary recipients.

Tom Sherak elected president of Academy

Aug 18, 2009 – Has served seven years on the AMPAS Board of Governors.

Academy’s Nicholl’s Fellowship receives record number of entries

Jul 06, 2009 – Competition supports emerging screenwriters.

Academy invites 134 to join

Jun 30, 2009 – Invitees have distinguished themselves in theatrical motion picture work.

Academy to honor testimonial award recipients at new event.

Jun 26, 2009 – Move will help reshape Oscar telecast.

Student Academy Award winners honored in LA

Jun 13, 2009 – Winners medal level revealed at ceremony.

2009 Student Academy Award winners announced

May 18, 2009 – Twelve students from eight schools win.